Ellington CT Real Estate Market ReportNovember 2009 Welcome to Ellington, Connecticut!!  Having a better understanding of the current Ellington real estate market conditions is critical in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Ellington.  To keep you up to date, I have included November 2009's market profile and trends for your consideration.   Property SalesNovember Property sales were 14, up 16.7% from 12 in November of 2008 and the same as the 14 sales last month. November 2009 sales were at their highest level compared to November of 2008 and 2007. November YTD sales of 133 are running -10.1% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 148.   Inventory & MSIThe Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of November was 99, down -7.... 02/02/2010

I have been reporting on market statistics for larger towns like Manchester, East Hartford, Vernon, and South Windsor.  In comparison to those towns, Ellington's housing market may seem less active; however, the population of Ellington is about 15,000 (by recent estimates; the new census will provide more accurate information).  Another factor that seems to have influenced housing activity is the $8,000 first-time homebuyer credit.  In markets that have lower-priced inventory, which most first-time buyers will find easier to qualify for, we saw that the tax credit made an impact.  Ellington doesn't have as many homes in those price ranges, so it limits the numbers of buyers. According to the town's website, Ellington is conveniently located 15 minutes from Hartford.   Ellington, which w... 01/17/2010

Ellington CT HomesMarket Report November 2009 Welcome to Ellington, CT!  Having a better understanding of the current Ellington CT Homes market conditions is critical in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Ellington.  To keep you up to date, I have included November 2009's market profile and trends for your consideration.   Property SalesNovember Property sales were 14, up 16.7% from 12 in November of 2008 and the same as the 14 sales last month. November 2009 sales were at their highest level compared to November of 2008 and 2007. November YTD sales of 133 are running - 10.1% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 148.   PricesThe Median Sales Price in November was $240,000, down -18.4% from $294,000 in November of 2008 and down -17.3% fro... 01/04/2010

Scenic Downtown Ellington! Town Hall  Taxes are due...AGAIN!!!     Ellington, CT Library Winter Hours: Monday-Thrusday 10:am-8:pm Friday-Saturday 10am-5om Sunday 1pm-5pm Check out our newly remolded Book Cellar! Ronald McDonald is coming to the Ellington Libary! Call for more details 860-870-3160 www.bibilo.org/ellington 12/30/2009

Ellington CT Home Listings Market Report October 2009 Welcome to Ellington, CT!  Are you aware of all Ellington CT Home Listings?  Having a better understanding of the current market conditions is critical in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Ellington.  To keep you up to date, I have included October 2009's market profile and trends for your consideration.   Property SalesOctober Property sales were 14, down -6.7% from 15 in October of 2008 and 100.0% higher than the 7 sales last month. October 2009 sales were at a mid level compared to October of 2008 and 2007. October YTD sales of 119 are running -12.5% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 136.   PricesThe Median Sales Price in October was $290,199, up 25.1% from $232,000 in October ... 12/30/2009

Ellington CT Homes For Sale Market Report September 2009 Welcome to Ellington, Connecticut!  Having a better understanding of Ellington CT Homes For Sale and the current market conditions is critical in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Ellington.  To keep you up to date, I have included September 2009's market profile and trends for your consideration.   Property SalesSeptember Property sales were 7, equal to 7 in September of 2008 and -56.3% lower than the 16 sales last month. September 2009 sales were at their lowest level compared to September of 2008 and 2007. September YTD sales of 105 are running - 13.2% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 121.   PricesThe Median Sales Price in September was $248,000, up 8.3% from $229,000 in Se... 12/29/2009

Ellington CT Real Estate Market ReportAugust 2009 Welcome to Ellington, Connecticut!  Having a better understanding of the current Ellington CT real estate market conditions is critical in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Ellington.  To keep you up to date, I have included August 2009's market profile and trends for your consideration.   Property SalesAugust Property sales were 16, down -36.0% from 25 in August of 2008 and -27.3% lower than the 22 sales last month. August 2009 sales were at their lowest level compared to August of 2008 and 2007. August YTD sales of 98 are running -14.0% behind last year's year-to-date sales of 114.   PricesThe Median Sales Price in August was $225,000, down -18.2% from $275,000 in August of 2008 and down -... 12/29/2009

Ellington CT Market Trend The average days on the market (DOM) shows how many days the average property is on the market before it sells.  An upward trend in DOM tends to indicate a move towards more of a Buyer's market, a downward trend a move towards more of a seller's market.  The DOM for November was 54, down -32.5% from 80 days last month and down -30.8% from 78 days in November of last year.  The November 2009 DOM was at its lowest level compared with November of 2008 and 2007     12/29/2009

The Ellington Public Library has come up with a unique and great customer service!  With  the bug virus going around this winter season, the Ellington library is offering a curb side service for getting your library needs.  Simply call the library ahead of time with the items you would like.  Let them know when you would like to pick them up.  The library staff will put together the items you requested and bring them out to your car for you.  Now that's what I call curb service!!  I don't know if you would get this kind of service in a bigger city, but in Ellington its the way we take car of each other.  I have been a resident of Ellington for over 13 years now, and this is one of the reasons why I love Ellington.  Ellington Publice Library 860-870-3160 for more information   12/27/2009

Ellington, Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale The home buying process can be complicated and you will benefit from the guidance of industry professionals. A real estate buyer's agent, mortgage lender and an attorney are the primary advisors in the purchase of property. If you are a first-time home buyer or an existing owner, you may qualify for a tax credit and could be eligible for special financing programs. Start your search be determining your price range, housing needs and lifestyle you desire. Ellington CT real estate will assist you in finding the right property to meet your needs from local area homes for sale, foreclosure listings (bank-owned), country properties, land, condominiums and equine facilities -- all through the CT Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Request relo... 11/24/2009

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There are many loans available to home buyers in Ellington Connecticut. Because it is deemed a "rural" town by the US Department of Agriculture, buyers can qualify for specialty financing. Rural Financing: There are two main types of Rural financing and buyers qualify depending on the household income of the person, people or family. "Low Income" is a classification where the household income must be less than around $45,000 per year in Tolland County. I say "around" because there are other factors that come into play such as allowable deductions for dependents, disabled and elderly members of the family and annual childcare expenses. If buyers qualify for this program, they can be awarded a government subsidy that can lower their effective interest rate all the way down to 1%. In addit... 11/18/2008

I cannot tell you what a pleasure it is for me, when I have the opportunity to show properties that are on and around a lake.  Yesterday, I was the lucky Realtor.  I was showing homes on and surrounding Crystal Lake in Ellington, Ct.  As we drove by the Sandy Beach Rd beach, I watched the families playing in the refreshing water.  Children were jumping into the water from the raft.  It was like a scene from a good book, a good movie or a family video.  Here's a photo of the lake from Sandy Beach Rd in Ellington.  It was taken when we were finished with our tour of listings that we viewed.  Just about sunset.  Isn't it just beautiful?  If you would like to see some of these lovely homes on this lake, or others, be sure to contact me.  I feel it is my privilege and good fortune to be able... 08/05/2008

I did it!  I asked my question on the November 6th Conference Call with Brian Buffini.  My copy was delivered today inside my Blue Box.  I couldn't wait to play it on my computer.  When you play this month's cd, I am the last caller in the que.  I followed Isabelle Diaz, who really lives the system like I do.  I have been coached by the best and to be able to be on this call was such a thrill to me, to speak to Brian Buffini, to get his advice first hand, is just awesome.  Typically, I listen to the monthly cd ten to twelve times.  There is good content and sometimes, listening to it, just makes the market more tolerable and gets my mind where it needs to be.If you are a Clubnet Member, you know what I mean.  He is really working on our business, when he refines systems, makes new chang... 12/17/2007

Are you out there, day to day?  Connecting with your vendors? Connecting with your clients?  This is the absolute perfect time to be face to face with people!  As Buff says, we are in the contact business!  Real estate is a contact sport.  The holidays make this so easy for us.  I delivered, in two days, twenty-six red, poinsettia plants.  I was hugged, barked at (pets), given cookies to go, I try to never go in the home, held new babies and met visiting relatives.  My clients make me feel like I am part of their family.  How good is that?  In the next few days, I will drop in on my vendors.  Yes, I will need to go indoors, but, I will remain standing.  The trick to getting these done and not leaving anyone out, is to be in an out, quick as you can without being rude.  You should do the... 11/28/2007

I have a couple of listings in this lovely, country community.  It is mostly farmland. My niece lives in this town. My husband and I, thirty years ago, tried to build a home here.  Things didn't work out because of the planning of the home and where on the lot to place it, so, we ended up moving to another nearby town. I have sold several homes here as well.  It is off the beaten path, no highways going through, you must go to another town for highway access.  The hills are rolling, green with rich soil, covered with mostly cows and horses.  Here and there are subdivisions. In the last five years, more subdivisions have sprouted up.  Big homes, right on top of the hills. Oh, and there is a local airport and golf course. The other day while I was on my way to an appointment, I went a dif... 10/23/2007